NEWPORT, KY (May 8, 2026) – Award-winning New Riff Distilling has announced the fourth installment of its acclaimed Single Malt Whiskey. The 2026 expression is the distillery’s most intricate blend to date, featuring some of their oldest malt stocks and the debut of Chevallier, a rare 19th-century British heirloom malt variety. Standing as a pioneer […]
Derby City Gaming Unveils First Turn Rye: A Rare 114.4 Proof Kentucky Straight Rye Read Post »
LOUISVILLE, KY (April 30, 2026) — Derby City Gaming & Hotel has announced the official release of First Turn, the second expression in its prestigious Thoroughbred Collection from Oliver’s Chop House & Bourbon Bar. Following the successful 2024 debut of Starting Gate, this newest release is a single barrel, barrel-strength Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey designed
BARDSTOWN, Ky. (May 6, 2026) — Four Branches Bourbon, the first spirits company founded by veterans of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines, has been named a winner in the Fox Business “Made in America” Small Business Contest. This national recognition celebrates the brand’s veteran leadership and its commitment to purpose-driven American manufacturing. Coinciding
CHATTANOOGA, TN (May 7, 2026) – Chattanooga Whiskey, the 2026 Whisky Magazine Craft Producer of the Year, has announced the latest release from its award-winning Experimental Series: Batch 048: Strawberry Infused Gin Liqueur. Developed by Head Distiller Tiana Saul in collaboration with the Pink Boots Society, this vibrantly hued spirit is designed to inspire and
The “Whiskey-Drinker’s Tequila” – A Deep Dive into Tears of Llorona Read Post »
LOUISVILLE, KY – As the boundary between whiskey collectors and agave spirits continues to blur, Bourbon Lens is proud to present an inside look at Tears of Llorona, an Extra Añejo tequila that is redefining the “luxury” category. Crafted by Master Distiller is Enrique Fonseca Tears of Llorona is a masterclass in patience. While industrial
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (May 4, 2026) — In a high-octane episode released just in time for the 152nd Kentucky Derby, the Bourbon Lens podcast dives into the massive market shifts and creative innovations currently redefining the spirits industry. Hosts Jake Lewellen and Scott (Bourbon Lens) break down the high-stakes corporate maneuvering involving some of the world’s
